Prime Minister Narendra Modi observed Diwali with naval personnel aboard the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier, positioned off the Goa coast. During his address, Mr. Modi commended the vessel as an emblem of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India) and expressed praise for the nation's armed forces.
The Prime Minister also stated that India is nearing the eradication of Maoist terror, reporting that over 100 districts have become free from its influence.
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